Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show
Episodes
Ep. 37 - From Data Collection to Data Connection with Dr. Ari Zelmanow (Part 1)
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ari Zelmanow joins us to explore the evolution of research in today’s business landscape. We discuss the shift from traditional...
Ep. 36 - On AI Moderation in Qual Research
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we delve into AI moderation! I discuss my experiments comparing human and AI moderators, noting the structured approach of AI versus the more fl...
Ep. 35 - Synthetic Users
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the intriguing world of AI and explore how synthetic users can be integrated into the research process. I share my expe...
Ep. 34 - Stop Wasting Research with Jake Burghardt
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Finders Builders, I sit down with Jake Burghardt, author of 'Stop Wasting Research,' to discuss methods for maximizing the ...
SPECIAL: Off My Bookshelf - Joe Natoli (Part 2)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of the interview with the amazing Joe Natoli.We discuss his latest book and why its insights remain relevant today, alongside candid takes on...
SPECIAL - Off My Bookself: Joe Natoli (Part 1)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Off My Bookshelf,' I interview the one and only Joe Natoli.We discuss his latest book and why its insights remain relevant...
Ep. 31 - On Knowledge Management w/ Emily Di Leo and Alison Jones
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dive deep into the world of knowledge management and repositories with two keen experts, Emily Di Leo o and Alison Jones. Together, they expl...
Ep. 30 - Mapping Out How Research Happens in your Org
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome again to the show! This time, we discuss an exercise that helps assess the current state of research or research-like activities, identify pai...
Ep. 29 - Research Intake Form - Yay or Nay?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's discuss research intake forms. You know, that handy tool that many larger organisations use as an inbox for research requests from stakeholders?...
Ep. 28 - Bridging the Gap between Product and Research w/ Giulia Tumminelli and Marcos Monteiro.
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of From Finders to Builders, we dive deep into the dynamic collaboration between PMs and researchers with our guests Giulia Tumminelli...
Ep. 27 - Budgeting for Research: Strategies for Small Research Teams
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the critical aspects of budgeting for research practices, especially for those who are the first or only researchers in th...
Ep. 26 - User Researchers as Playmakers: Reimagining the Role
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the evolving role of researchers in organizations, drawing on a football analogy to explain the shift from a 'striker&#...
Ep. 25 - The Intersection of Design, UX Research and Entrepreneurship w/ Ruby Pryor and Emily Anderson
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome two phenomenal guests: Ruby Pryor, founder of UX research and strategic design firm Rex, and Emily Anderson, founder of de...
Ep 24 - Understanding and Tracking Impact in UX Research
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Finders to Builders, we delve into the hot topic of impact in UX research. We discuss the reasons behind the request to showcase re...
SPECIAL - Off My Bookshelf : Kate Towsey
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate shares her journey of writing the book, how it evolved with the changes in the industry from 2020 to 2022, and the core ideas around scaling rese...
Ep. 22 - On Research Democratization with Tina Ličková and Kathleen Asjes
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This time we explore the infamous "D" word that divides opinion in the research world. Tina and Kathleen share their extensive experience in...
Ep. 21 - A Rant on AI
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, Julian here. In this episode, I dive into the rapidly changing world of AI. Now, I’ll be the first to admit—I’m not an AI expert. ...
Ep. 20 - Content Creation for UX Professionals with Nikki Anderson and Chris Nguyen
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode as I sit down with two amazing guests, Nikki and Chris, to dive into the world of content creation. Nikki is a user researcher...
Ep. 19 - Time to ditch The Big Reveal
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss why the traditional 'big reveal' in research presentations is often ineffective and detrimental to the research pr...
Ep 18 - Navigating Your UX Career with Meltem Naz and Marvin Olukayode Hassan
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Refunders to Builders, I sit down with two incredible guests, Meltem and Marvin, who are seasoned UX career coaches. We dive deep i...
Ep. 17 - Basic Profiling for User Recruitment
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how to profile your users for participant recruitment in user research. By creating a detailed differentiation between your...
Ep.16 - Stakeholder Management with Jen Blatz and Amanda Gelbb
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore effective stakeholder management strategies for user researchers with Jen Blatz and Amanda Gelb.We explore the importance ...
Ep. 15 - On Online Fearmongering and Season 2 Intro
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to Season 2 of From Finders to Builders!There is a lot of new stuff coming up this season! We will have dual guest interviews, in-de...
Ep. 14 - Well, this is a 2024 Epilogue.
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for tuning in for Season 1 and sorry I could not record the 5 episodes I had planned. However... this lead me to confirm Season 2! See you...
Ep. 13 - From Academia to UX Research with Elizabeth Morin-Lessard
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore the journeys of individuals transitioning from academia to UX research, featuring insights from Elisabeth Morales Arch of Elastic and...
Ep. 12 - Building User Research Practices with Nikki Anderson
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back after the summer break! This time, we host Nikki Anderson, a seasoned user researcher with over a decade of experience. Nikki discusses h...
Ep. 11 - Exploring ResearchOps with Pedro Vargas
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'From Finders to Builders', we welcome Pedro Vargas to discuss the significance and intricacies of ResearchOps. Pedro shares insigh...
Ep. 10 - Leading in UXR with Roberta Dombrowski
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we host Roberta Dombrowski, a seasoned research partner at Maze and a leadership coach at Learn Mindfully. Roberta shares her insights on what ...
Ep. 09 - The first steps in a new UXR role
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss essential steps for new researchers joining a company. How to prepare during the interview process, how to better underst...
Ep. 08 - Navigating Startup Research and AI with Caitlin Sullivan
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by Caitlin Sullivan, a consultant who has focused on startups and scale-ups since 2018. Caitlin shares her passion for product-mark...
Ep. 07 - On Product Discovery
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'From Founders to Builders,' we delve into the intricate world of product discovery, a framework widely embraced in the product spa...
Ep. 06 - The future of UXR with Yao Adantor
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enter Yao Adantor, a seasoned UX researcher and the founder of Research Bookmark. Yao shares his journey in UX, offering key insights on the evolution...
Ep. 05 - The Power of Workshop Facilitation
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workshops can change your game. It can help you align teams, move projects forward and take your insights that extra mile into the product. In this ep...
Ep. 04 - Leading with Neurodiversity: A UXR Lead's Journey with Odette Jansen
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this talk with Odette Jansen, we cover topics such as: - Being the first UXR in a company - Being a neurodivergent leader - Neurodivergence in the...
Ep. 03 - On Repositories: what to consider before starting one
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss repositories: - Why are repositories useful? - What are the common misconceptions? - 5Cs to build a repository Timestamps...
Ep. 02 - What's ahead for UXR + Continuous Discovery with Ruby Pryor
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this talk with the always amazing Ruby Pryor, we cover topics such as: - UXR and strategy - Research and AI - Continuous Discovery Timestamps (00:...
Ep. 01 - Why does this show exist?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, I go over the reasons why I decided to start this podcast: - What's the future of UXR? - What's so special about first UXRs? ...